Jorts...

For reasons that many of you should understand, I think it would be best that I make a quick entry (or maybe not so quick) on what exactly the word "Jorts" means...

Originally, I did not think that defining this term would ever be necessary for my friends out there, yet that all changed last night when I stopped by my parents' house...

As I waited for my dad to get ready to go grab a bite to eat, my mom stopped me to ask what this great word means...However, last night was different than past experiences where my mom has asked me the meaning of other recent slang/pop culture terms--the example that comes to mind first would be the term "bling-bling"--Instead, this time around my mom thought she would ask me if what she thinks the word means is in fact correct...

And no, the word "jorts" does not refer to 'the joy that me (and my fellow law school classmates) now enjoy after not having to study torts anymore this year'...or something like that...

I love you Mom, but that wasn't even close...

In simple terms, the word "jorts" is a 'shorter' (no pun intended...or was it?), easier way to refer to jean-shorts.

Yet, to give you an ever better idea of what the term means, I thought it would be best to post one of the term's definitions (followed by an example of the word used in a sentence) from the urban dictionary, which I've found to be a great website to look up those numerous words that may not have made it into Webster's Dictionary yet:

Jorts

"Jean shorts. Worn mostly by children and douchebags. Jorts are perhaps the easiest way to recognize people you will not like. If you wear jorts, you probably don't talk to girls. The term 'jorts' does not apply to jean shorts worn by black people, as those are entirely acceptable."

The kid next to me was definitely a total dick; he was wearing jorts.


Anyway, it is getting harder and harder these days to find people who will admit to owning a pair of jorts, and--even if you do find such a person--they probably won't admit that they still wear them...

That being said, if you're having trouble finding someone who likes to pimp their jorts, then I would first recommend you take a trip to Oklahoma or Alabama (where they are also commonly referred to as 'boyfriend-pants'), as you should find plenty of jorts-fans there...However, if you don't have the time and/or money to make such a trip, then I'd suggest you check out the local comic-book store or--and this may come as somewhat of a surpise--a nearby law school...

Finally, as I come to the end of this mindless post, I thought I'd leave you with a helpful link in case you ever find yourself battling the urge of throwing on a pair of jorts and hitting the town...If you ever find yourself in such a predicament, then check out this site for a couple tips before you leave the house...